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Run The Point

calendar_today 03 Oct, 2026

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Run The Point

About the Event

🌿 Run The Point – Where Nature Meets Your Next PR 🌿

If you love exploring parks, chasing new challenges, and being part of a community that cheers you on every step of the way, Run The Point at Emerson Point Preserve was made for you.

This isn’t just another 5K or 5-mile race—it’s an experience. Imagine running through one of Florida’s most scenic coastal preserves, surrounded by lush greenery and wide-open skies, with sweeping views of Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and even the distant shores of Egmont Key. Along the way, you might spot an osprey soaring overhead, a roseate spoonbill flashing its pink wings, or even a gopher tortoise making its own slow-and-steady trek.

Whether you’re chasing a new PR, testing your pace on a smooth, runner-friendly course, or just soaking in the beauty of nature, you’ll find that this race strikes the perfect balance between performance and pure enjoyment.

We know the little things matter, too—yes, there are plenty of restrooms, packet pickup is simple, and your swag bag will be waiting. Race morning is organized so you can focus on what you came to do: run your best race and enjoy it.

And here’s the best part—you don’t have to be a marathoner to feel like a champion here. Maybe you’ve got your eye on that big dream of running a half marathon under 2:30. This race is the kind of step that builds confidence, community, and momentum to get you there. It’s a chance to prove to yourself that you’re stronger than you think, surrounded by people who get it.


So grab your running shoes, bring your family, and come join us at the edge of the Gulf. You’ll leave with memories, new friends, and maybe even a story worthy of the next underdog highlight reel.


🏃‍♀️ Run The Point. Push your limits. Find your community. 🏃

 

Thanks to our sponsors this year.......

New Balance Sarasota University as the awards sponsor

Elite Legacy Martial Arts as the shuttle sponsor

Travel Perks as the free cruise sponsor

 

Packet Pick Up:

New Balance - 315 N Cattleman RD Sarasota FL - Wednesday October 22nd from 4 to 7pm

Run With Purpose Nutrition - 8319 Lockwood Ridge RD Sarasota FL - Thursday October 23rd and Friday October 24th from 8am to 4pm

Race day from 6:30 to 7:30am

Races Offered

5 Miler

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

Double Nickle Challenge

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 8.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$50.00

5K

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Palmetto.

thermostat Temperature
20.1° / 28.9°
wb_sunny Feels like
20.3° / 29.2°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 5m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.2 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.8)
humidity_mid Humidity
73.2%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:30
nightlight Sunset
19:00

About Palmetto

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Palmetto is a city in Manatee County. Destinations in nearby Ellenton are also included within this article.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Run The Point.

Place Name Time
🥇 Jim Oswald 20:08.2
🥈 Anthony McClinton 23:44.94
🥉 Scott Patterson 23:50.39
4 Alex Schlemmel 23:51.77
5 Max Maldonado 24:00.51

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